ROAST DUCK BREAST WITH BALSAMIC AND APRICOT SAUCE
Steps:
- Make sauce:
- In a 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan cook shallot in 1 teaspoon butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Carefully add Port and brandy and boil until reduced by half. Add demiglace and simmer 5 minutes, or until reduced to about 2/3 cup. Pour sauce through a fine sieve into a small bowl and return to pan. Stir in apricot, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer sauce until apricot is just heated through and stir in remaining tablespoon butter.
- Preheat oven to 450° F.
- Put duck breasts, skin sides down, on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife and following shape of breast, trim all sinews, excess skin, and fat. With a fork carefully prick skin all over without piercing meat.
- Heat an ovenproof cast-iron skillet over moderately high heat until hot and add oil, swirling skillet until coated evenly. Pat duck dry and season with salt and pepper. Put duck, skin sides down, in skillet. Reduce heat to moderate and cook duck until skin is deep golden, about 3 minutes. Turn duck over and cook 2 minutes more. Remove duck from skillet and pour off fat. Return duck, skin sides down, to skillet and roast in middle of oven 5 minutes for medium-rare. Keep duck warm and reheat sauce over low heat.
- Slice duck on the diagonal and serve with sauce.
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Maggie Mel
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I'm not a big fan of duck, but this recipe changed my mind. The duck was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Sk Fahad
[email protected]I love this recipe! The duck is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is amazing. I serve it with a side of roasted potatoes and vegetables, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Nayem Ratul
[email protected]I've been cooking for years, but I've never made duck breast before. This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The duck was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Brett Pumroy
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The duck was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was amazing. I served it with roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.
Hobijur Rohman
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The duck was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus, and it was a hit with my family.
Hassan kenzo
[email protected]I made this recipe for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! The duck was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was amazing. I served it with a side of mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect meal.
Kishore Biswas
[email protected]This recipe was a bit challenging, but it was worth it in the end. The duck was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.
Mashooq Kumar
[email protected]I've tried a lot of duck breast recipes, but this one is by far the best. The duck was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Mymensingh Unique Brothers MUB
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The duck was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with a side of mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.
Hennie Katz
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of duck, but this recipe changed my mind. The duck was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
MAJOR FF
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The duck was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus, and it was a perfect meal.
Michelangelo
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the duck, and the sauce was a hit. I will definitely be making this again.
Justin Elk
[email protected]This was my first time cooking duck breast, and it turned out amazing! The instructions were easy to follow, and the results were incredible. The duck was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Zaw Gyi
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The duck is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.
Alaina Wright
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of duck, but I was pleasantly surprised. The duck was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This duck breast recipe was a hit! The meat was cooked perfectly, and the balsamic and apricot sauce was a delicious complement. I served it with roasted vegetables, and it was a feast fit for a king.